TITLE

What are the three professional attributes that contribute most to creating an effective Defense financial manager?

AUTHOR(S)

Jones, Michael J.

PUB. DATE

September 2006

SOURCE

Armed Forces Comptroller;Fall2006, Vol. 51 Issue 4, p43

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Essay

ABSTRACT

The article presents an essay on the professional attributes that contribute most to creating an effective Defense financial manager. Flexibility is the mantra that can be applied to Defense financial management by being able to remain flexible to change and to make the best decisions with the best information available. Financial managers must be focused on their responsibilities and on who owns the money entrusted to them.

ACCESSION #

25759657

Tags: FINANCIAL executives;  ESSAYS;  ADAPTABILITY (Psychology);  RESPONSIBLE persons;  FINANCIAL management

 

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